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Ridgewood NJ, a large shade tree on West End Avenue in Ridgewood was knocked down early Thursday afternoon, September 5, after a box truck crashed into it. While no injuries were reported, the incident caused a disruption to electric service in the area due to the fallen tree.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a dramatic turn of events on Saturday afternoon, August 24, a three-vehicle chain reaction collision in Ridgewood saw four adults and a several-months-old infant narrowly avoid serious injury. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue, near Orchard Place, and was triggered when the lead vehicle slowed down for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Continue reading Miracle Escape: Four Adults and Infant Unscathed in Ridgewood Chain Reaction Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Keith Kazmark stated and an email, “Three to five inches of rain are possible this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with much of the rain falling in a three-to-six-hour period, according to the National Weather Service. ”
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
Continue reading Fallen Tree Causes Traffic Disruption on Route 17 in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, 114th Annual Ridgewood , Fourth of July Celebration , Thursday, July 4, 2024. The chairs were out , the bands were ready and the weather held.
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Ridge3wood NJ, all Village offices and departments (except emergency services) will be closed on July 4th. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup, and the Recycling Center also will be closed. Enjoy the holiday!
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Chief John Judge has requested that Veterans Field and the surrounding area be properly irrigated several days prior to the fireworks display on July 4th in order to reduce the risk of spot fires (per the International Fire Code New Jersey Edition, section 5608, and NFPA 1123).
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water, serving Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, and Midland Park, has implemented its regular mandatory two-day-a-week lawn watering restrictions. This measure aims to conserve water and prevent the need for more severe Stage 3 restrictions this summer.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Two-Day Lawn Watering Restrictions In Effect
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Ridgewood NJ, Northern Parkway between Linwood Avenue and Meadowbrook Avenue was temporarily closed to motor vehicle traffic on Monday morning, 05/13, due to a high pressure natural gas main leak caused by a construction related accident.
Continue reading Gas Main Leak Shuts Down A Section of Northern Parkway in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, a temporary road closure on Friday morning as emergency responders sprang into action to address reports of heavy smoke inside businesses along East Ridgewood Avenue, between Cottage Place and North/South Walnut Streets.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Respond to Smoke Condition on East Ridgewood Avenue
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters swiftly knocked down a late Wednesday night, 05/08, blaze that began in the back yard of a single family house on Allen Place, and quickly spread to the home’s exterior. All occupants of the home had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of firefighters. Ridgewood Police officers had extinguished most of the yard conflagration prior to the first Fire Department units arriving at the scene. Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel assisted with traffic control. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Continue reading Ridgewood Firefighters Swiftly Knock Down Wednesday Late Night Fire
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Ridgewood NJ, Truck Day 2024 rolls into downtown Ridgewood’s Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Thursday, May 9th.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Touch-a-Truck Day Rolls in May 9th
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Ridgewood NJ, The force of a two (2) vehicle late Thursday afternoon, 04/25, collision at the intersection of South Monroe Street and Washington Place, Ridgewood propelled one (1) of the vehicles involved up onto the front lawn of the nearby George Washington Middle School.
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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a Nissan Rogue lost control of her vehicle while parking Monday morning, 04/15, and slammed into the front facade of a nail salon located on Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood. The driver is reportedly employed at the business she crashed into. No injuries were reported by the driver and the nail salon had not yet opened for business. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire, and a Village of Ridgewood construction code official responded to the mishap. The Nissan was towed away.
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by Jim Morgan
I don’t usually react to The Ridgewood Blog posts, but your the recent “reporting” on the incident at Habernickel, “Ridgewood Firefighters Honored for Life Saving Action”, completely missed the mark in describing the incident and should be corrected.
